Mafra emerges from the flames
Following the wave of fires in September 2003, which caused inestimable damage to plants and wildlife at Mafra National Park, a major project was embarked upon to restore the park
Mother arrested for murder
Locals in Portimão have been shocked by the apparent murder of an eight-year-old girl who disappeared from her home in Figueira, near Portimão, on September 12. Police believe that Joana
Lisbon new bus station
Lisbon’s bus station, located for six years in Arco do Cego, has moved to Sete Rios. The new terminal is expected to serve more than 6,000 passengers and 200 buses
Unforgettable journey
How often have you promised yourself that you’ll find out more about the Parque da Pena, in Sintra? Now, Sintra Câmara is organising trips to the unforgettable park. The trips
Urban make-over
Plans have been announced to revamp the Alcântara district of Lisbon between now and 2012. According to the government and Lisboa Câmara, the 600 million euro project could attract around
Abortion debate rages on
As the topic of abortion continues to be hotly debated by politicians from all parties, a Ministry of Justice report has revealed that police officers registered a total of 197
Algarve GM free
A recent report, conducted by the Assembly of European Regions and by the environmentalists Amigos da Terra, has revealed that the Algarve is the only region in Portugal that does
Cats taken care of
In a bid to improve the area’s public buildings, Barreiro Câmara recently rescued and treated a well-known cat colony, which lives on the roof of the Municipal library. The cats
Greek drama in capital
A host of stars and a top British television production team will be in the Lisbon area shortly to begin filming ‘Planespotting’, a two hour drama for ITV1. The programme
Lisbon marks day with symbolic closure
The Prime Minister and former Mayor of Lisbon, Santana Lopes, has lambasted the idea of closing one street for European Day Without Traffic, calling it a “stunt” and “nothing but